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Big boost for flood security HIGH RIVER

Province funds new projects, forgives most over-payments Brodie Thomas

For Metro | Calgary Aiming to heal old wounds and prevent new ones, the Alberta government announced $30 million in flood mitigation projects for High River and a more forgiving approach to disaster payments Monday. The province will fund two berms to protect the community and rehabilitation of the Lineham Bridge.

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“We know we can’t control Mother Nature, but we’re taking steps to lessen the impact of future disasters on homes and communities,” said Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee. The government also announced changes to the Disaster Recovery Program, which should resolve 80 per cent of the cases. Some people who had applied for funding also received money from charities and insurance and were deemed to have been overpaid by disaster recovery. The government will stop collection on over-payments for files of $5,000 or less, affecting nearly 550 outstanding cases. Roughly 75 files where over-payments were more than $5,000 will be handled on a case-by-case basis. WITH FILES FROM THE CANADIAN PRESS

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Cell tower proposal has residents upset cranston

Condo owners say board gets too aggressive Aaron Chatha

Metro | Calgary Owners in a Cranston condominium complex are upset with a proposal to build a cell tower on their building, and with how the condominium board sought signatures — enough that one owner has decided to sell her property. That owner, Anna Wojcieszek, said she did not get to vote on whether the Rogers cell tower would be placed above her condo, as she discovered a sole email from the condominium board of directors in her junk email box only after it was too late. She felt the wording of the email was misleading and didn’t give enough information to make an informed choice. “You know what I mean — people were not even aware that the property value will go down having that tower in. Not to mention the health hazards people are misinformed about,” she said. Wojcieszek typically rents out her property. The email, which was provided to Metro, read: “I apologize for bothering you again but

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TransCanada asks to halt Keystone XL In a surprise move, the company behind the controversyplagued Keystone XL pipeline has asked the U.S. government to temporarily suspend its application. That request from TransCanada Corp. adds a new wrinkle to one of the biggest CanadaU.S. political irritants of recent years, involving a pipeline from Alberta to Texas. The request comes in a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. It asks the American administration to delay its decision

on a border-crossing permit, pending an ongoing dispute in Nebraska over the route. If heeded, that request could potentially have two major implications: First, it could spare the company a potential rejection from U.S. President Barack Obama. It could also punt the issue beyond the 2016 U.S. election, making it a campaign issue and placing the file in the hands of a future administration. the canadian press

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Some people in this complex are fighting the installation of a cell tower. aaron chatha/metro

He was very vague about the issue and extremely pushy. Ex-resident Jason Hamzeh

Cranston Place really needs you to agree and sign the attached Telus and Rogers Resolutions.” Another resident, Jason Hamzeh, wrote in an open letter how a building official visited him three times asking for a signature. “He was very vague about the issue and extremely pushy.” Hamzeh no longer lives in the

complex. Shari Karns, president of the complex board of directors, acknowledges the board of directors went door to door, but said they weren’t aggressive with residents. “No one was forced to sign anything,” said Karns. “They were given the package, asked to read it, and they could sign it right then and there if they wanted to, or they could hold on to it.” Karns said they received the percentage of signatures they needed to move forward with the proposal. Since moving forward, Rogers has held a community informa-

tion session, but has received some pushback. Last week, Metro reported that the Cranston Community Association had started a petition to halt the tower proposal. The community association said it had not received any information packages regarding the cell tower from Rogers. Rogers claims this is untrue, and that the association had been sent a letter. Consulting landman Mark Innes said the City of Calgary required Rogers to notify residents within 300 metres of the proposed tower site, but Rogers actually went beyond that when sending notifications.

Playground accident hospitalizes girl, 6 On Monday, a six-year-old girl was rushed to Alberta Children’s Hospital after an accident at a northeast school. Emergency Medical Services said they received a call just after 12:30 p.m. A spokesperson from the Calgary Board of Education said the Grade 1 student had an accident on the playground of O.S. Geiger school “The safety and security of our students is of utmost importance at the Calgary Board of Education,” read a statement. metro

Police seeking help to solve break-in Calgary police are looking for the public’s help to identify a man involved in a

break-in earlier this month. On Oct. 1 at about 3:30 a.m., an unknown thief used a brick to smash the glass front door of a business located at 40 Panatella Blvd N.W. He entered the store, stole an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene. He is described as a white man, wearing a black hoodie with a yellow Under Armour logo on the front, black pants, black gloves and was carrying a backpack. Police believe this incident may be connected to a break-in that occurred in February. Anyone with information about either incident is asked to call police at (403) 266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. metro

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U of C faculty calls out corporate culture Helen Pike

Metro | Calgary Sandra Hoenle, president of the Faculty Association of the University of Calgary, is calling the school’s questionable elbow grazing with corporations problematic and systemic. An investigative report by CBC alleged Enbridge’s involvement with the University of Calgary’s Centre for Corporate Sustain-

ability was inappropriate, and Hoenle. “It does a lot of damhas upset faculty and garnered age to academic freedom, to attention from national bodies the freedom of the university like The Canadian Association to pursue things and also inof University Teachers (CAUT). dividual academics.” The report, which was upCAUT released a statement held on the crux of several sen- Monday morning alluding to ior faculty members, outlined the possibility of a formal invesseveral conflicts of interest fol- tigation into the matter, which lowing the energy company’s president Robin Vose said is donation to the university. looking like a distinct possibility. “It’s quite alarming that cor“It looks like that’s fairly B:6.614” porations can make donations likely in this case,” said Vose. and have this kind of influence “When the accusations are this T:6.614” on academic decisions,” said serious — and apparently there S:6.614”

are documents — that’s pretty much what we’re looking for.” Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Advanced Education, provided Metro with a written statement: “Academic freedom is a cornerstone of any university and that principle will be maintained in Alberta. Collaborative partnerships between industry and our post-secondary institutions can benefit students and our economy, but no industrial partner should block or interfere with academic freedom in any way.”

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Many people in Okotoks want the town to find ways to control its deer population. The animals, while beautiful, are hard on gardens and dangerous on roads. The canadian press file

Deer census conducted Okotoks

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Deer are generally thought to be timid and quiet creatures. But many gardeners in Okotoks have different thoughts about the animals, which can wreak havoc on vegetable and flower gardens. And they’ve been raising their concerns with town officials. Christa Michailuck, parks manager for the town of Okotoks, said in order to better study and monitor deer in the community, the town arranged a deer count on Sept. 15. The count was meant to establish a baseline on which the town can compare future numbers. The town was divided into districts, and more than 50 vol-

unteers set out to count within their boundary. Michailuck said they wanted to count the deer — known for their speed — in a very limited time frame in order to avoid duplication. “We had everybody meet at 10 a.m.,” she said. “Everyone was out on the way to their site by 11 a.m. and was back by noon.” The count revealed 51 deer within town boundaries and another 15 just outside. Michailuck said she’d like to repeat the count every two years. She said the town’s goal is to create an environment where the deer population doesn’t become overabundant. The town also consulted Dr. Judith Samson-French, a Bragg Creek veterinarian, on ways to control the population. She warned against culls, and suggested creating an environment that isn’t attractive to deer. Something as simple as a crabapple tree can make a difference. “Either rake them up and dispose of them, or change out that tree,” said Michailuck. “Get people to take some action as well.”

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Former Alberta Tory not facing bribery charges Police say no charges will be laid following a bribery investigation into a former Alberta politician. Naresh Bhardwaj was a PC backbencher when he was accused in March of tampering in a heated nomination race in his Edmonton-Ellerslie constituency. A resident of the riding

swore in an affidavit alleging Bhardwaj and another man offered him $10,000 to help disqualify a rival for the riding nomination. The NDP, which was voted into power in May, had asked police to investigate. Bhardwaj said in a statement Sunday that he’s happy the investigation is over. The canadian press

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First Nations meet to talk post-election game indigenous rights

Leaders wait to see if new government will deliver Jeremy Simes

For Metro | Calgary Canada’s First Nations leaders are holding their breath on the newly elected Liberals, waiting to see if prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau holds up to his election promises. On Monday, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) held a post-election strategy meeting at Tsuut’ina First Nation, prioritizing the many issues the country’s indigenous peoples are facing. Members of the media were not invited to attend the meeting, though First Nations leaders spoke to reporters outside

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde, centre, and Tsuut’ina Chief Troy Whitney, right, greet those attending the meeting during a lunch break. Jeremy Simes/For Metro

of scheduled meeting times. Craig Makinaw, AFN regional Chief of Alberta, said some of the larger issues include missing and murdered aboriginal women, truth and reconcilia-

tion, and First Nations education and health. Makinaw said he hopes Trudeau follows through with his promises, which includes repealing or reforming many

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Truth and Reconciliation Commission for residential schools. During his campaign, Trudeau also said he’d increase the funding for First Nations schools. The Conservatives allocated $1.4 billion over the course of three years for those schools, but never delivered. Makinaw said he’s in waitand-see mode regarding the Liberals’ plans. “If (Trudeau) moves ahead (with these promises), then that’ll be good,” he said. “Once the government starts working, we will have a better idea of how (it’s) doing regarding these issues.” Darrell Strongman, chief of the Montana First Nation on Treaty 6 territory, said he’d like to meet with Trudeau regarding issues facing his people, adding he’s also waiting to see what the incoming government does. “I think the (AFN) is on the right track and moving forward in terms of working with the new government,” he said.

weather Calgarians fare well with first snowfall The Halloween decorations had just been put away when Calgary was greeted with the cold season’s first blanket of snow. On Monday morning, many Calgarians woke up to see large flakes coming down over the city, whiting out the downtown core and causing a few traffic delays along the way. Although the first snowfall usually comes with many commuter headaches, Police didn’t notice an overwhelming increase in reported collisions. Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 a.m., the public reported a total of 31 collisions — six resulting in injuries — which, according to police, isn’t more than an average weather day. Crashes were clustered around the city, and many minor collisions may not be reported until the following day according to police. Snow cleared in the afternoon and practically disappeared, but moved on to Kananaskis and Canmore. Helen Pike/Metro

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Academics work to have open textbooks adopted Education

15 projects funded with $2 million from government Helen Pike

Metro | Calgary What if you could grab a textbook for free, watch as it evolves year after year and see it adapted and changed to meet your professor’s needs? Open Educational Resources are giving both students and professors new opportunities when it comes to flexibility and affordability. And a group of University of Calgary folks are trying to help move these resources, among them open textbooks, to the forefront. It’s been over a year since the Alberta Government allocated funds to the Alberta Open Educational Resources initiative and so far 15 projects have been funded with a chunk of the $2 million the PC government allocated. As it stands, three OER projects are being used at the University of Calgary. Both students and academics are working to have open textbooks and other OERs recognized and adopted by academia. With the change in govern-

The University of Calgary currently has three classes using Open Educational Resources. Metro File

ment, Thomas Hickerson, vice provost and University librarian at the U of C, who is on the OER steering committee, said he’s glad to see the NDP has committed to continue the project. “It really is about how can we change the landscape

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solution … it’s a great way for the provincial government to support students.” According to Stephan Guscott, VP academic, with the Students’ Union, these funds allocated by government are in the process of being rejuvenated, but in the meantime he’s helping work on ways to increase the demand for this emerging medium. Guscott said at the University of Calgary he is working with the vice provost of teaching and learning to create an OER network to connect pockets of support on campus and raise its profile. “There is so much capacity to develop (the network) … so what we really need to do is provide the support and help people work together,” Guscott said. “The other aspect of the network would be to provide some credit or recognition, especially within the teaching stream at the U of C.” He said the idea of open educational resources is great for students because of the cost benefit when compared to textbooks. He said what’s most attractive for him is the quality of the resource and how flexible they are. “The quality of the resource if you’re able to move things around so that it’s the best for the course that you’re teaching so that students have a resource they can go to that relates to what they learned in class.”

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Wildrose Bill 203 killed by NDP Ryan Tumilty

Metro | Edmonton NDP MLAs killed a private member’s bill Monday that aimed to ban government announcements during elections, even though Premier Rachel Notley called for exactly such legislation earlier this year. Bill 203 was effectively killed through government procedure Monday with the NDP’s majority used to relegate it to a special committee on ethics and accountability that the government set up earlier this year. MLA Rick Strankman introduced Bill 203 and, had it become law, said it would prohibit the government from announcing new projects or spending during elections or byelections. Earlier this year, Alberta’s ethics commissioner criticized former education minister Gordon Dirks for announcing new, modular classrooms for a school in his riding while he was campaigning there in a byelection. Notley, who was in opposition at the time, said it illustrated a need for better legislation. “There are other jurisdictions that prohibit this kind of behaviour and frankly, we should too,” she said. Strankman said he’s deeply disappointed the NDP killed his bill. “It’s a simplistic bill. It’s legislation that the now premier called for,” he said.

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Wildrose asks for more time budget DEBATE

NDP MLA says Opposition is filibustering Alberta’s fall legislature sitting is off to a lurching start due to cross-floor partisan sniping and time-consuming wrangling over the rules of the game. The disagreements concern time for debates and even what time in the morning legislature members should sit down in the house to work. “The (Opposition) Wildrose is intent on focusing on what I consider to be unimportant questions,” NDP house leader Brian Mason said Monday. The focus of the sitting is on the NDP’s first budget, which proposes extensive borrowing, higher taxes and a job creation plan. But work is proceeding slowly as the Wildrose party attacks Rachel Notley’s New Democrats in the house, accusing them of stifling debate, slurring Wildrose policy and ramming through legislation. The Wildrose notes the NDP will shorten debate days on the budget to seven — about half of what the NDP, when it was in opposition, said should be given. Mason said the new plan gives the opposition more time to ask questions of key departments such as health. The two parties are also fighting over a proposal to begin debating bills in the morning.

The WIldrose Party accuses Rachel Notley’s government of shutting down debate and ramming through legislation. the canadian press

The current practice is to start after lunch and, if necessary, go deep into the night. The NDP wants to begin sessions at 9 a.m. Last week, one Wildrose MLA after another stood in the house to demand a 10 a.m. start, saying it works better for them and for staff. Mason accused the party of filibustering. Wildrose Leader Brian Jean said it’s not about petty issues such as start times, but the larger question of holding the NDP to account. “Any attempt by a sitting government to change the (rules of the house) usually means they’re taking shots at democracy and accountability because

they want less accountability,” said Jean. House debate time has also been chewed up by other issues. After lengthy debate last week, the Wildrose asked Speaker Bob Wanner to rule on whether cabinet usurped a legislature committee by promising in the budget to freeze MLA pay. Progressive Conservative Leader Ric McIver said everyone just needs to get back to work: “The public doesn’t want to hear their politicians whining, moaning (and) complaining about their working conditions.” the canadian press

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university of alberta

Men who clean will clean up in the love department: Study Andrea Ross

Metro | Edmonton There’s nothing sexier than a man who cleans as much as his partner, according to a new study from the University of Alberta. The study examined more than 1,300 couples over five years and revealed the key to spicing up your sex life could be completing an equal number of chores as your partner. Participants reported more frequent and satisfying sex when men contributed their fair share to the housework. The findings debunk a 2012 study from the U.S. that found couples had less sex when men did chores widely regarded as ‘feminine,’ including washing the dishes, cooking and laundry. “My analysis showed the amount of housework male partners completed did not predict the couple’s sex life,” said study author Matt Johnson, a professor of human ecology. “Rather, it was the perception of fairness. When men felt they were making a fair contribution to housework, the couple

According to a University of Alberta study, the key to a better sex life is an equal role in completing housework. contributed

enjoyed more frequent sex, and both men and women were more satisfied with their sex lives.” A fair contribution can mean different things for every couple, depending on daily routines and work schedules, Johnson said. The reason couples who felt household duties were split evenly had better sex probably has to do with there being less tension between them, Johnson added. When a male partner isn’t pulling their weight, either the female partner picks up the slack for the male partner, or chores simply remain undone. This can

create tension and bitterness in a relationship, Johnson said, resulting in trouble between the sheets. “When those feelings are in a relationship, it’s not conducive to a healthy and satisfying sex life,” he said. Johnson admits the study was limited — female partners weren’t surveyed for their thoughts on whether their male partners were fairly contributing to housework. The study will appear in a future print issue of the Journal of Family Psychology.

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For Metro | Calgary About two hours before Jasmina Stewart gave birth to her preterm daughter, Anastasia, she had to decide whether or not she’d let doctors use a new device that allowed them to keep Anastasia connected to her umbilical cord while receiving additional care. The device — called INSPIRE (Integrated Neonatal Support with Placental Transfusion and Resuscitation) — was recently developed by Calgary researchers at the Foothills Medical Centre, and acts as a portable resuscitation station that can be placed right beside a delivering mom.

Normally, babies who are born prematurely — before 32 weeks — must have their umbilical cords severed so they can be transported to a resuscitation station to receive immediate care. However, studies have shown that remaining connected to the umbilical cord for one to three minutes after birth reduces the risk of bleeding in the brain by 50 per cent, according to Alberta Health Services. So Stewart decided to try the device — a North American first — and, as it turns out, Anastasia is now well within the same weight range as normal-term babies. “I think (the device) did make a difference,” she said. “This is something that has no risk — in my eyes — and it has great benefits.” Dr. Sumesh Thomas, medical director of neonatology at the Foothills, has been using the device as part of a trial for new moms since May, and plans for a larger study to evaluate the benefits of INSPIRE. Thomas said he expects

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the technique to be beneficial for premature babies — not only are they receiving blood, they’re also receiving other products, like iron and stem cells. “We don’t know the full benefits of this intervention,” he said. “But there will be ongoing studies to answer those questions.” Stewart said she would’ve liked Anastasia to be connected to her umbilical cord longer, so she could get as many nutrients as possible. Anastasia was connected for about 90 seconds, she said. Sumesh said doctors will look into extending that connection time after they further study the benefits of the device.

Derek Kowal, a registered respiratory therapist, demonstrates the INSPIRE device at the Foothills Medical Centre. Jeremy Simes/For Metro

Cyclotron still broken, treatments delayed Alberta Health Services’ cyclotron is still not working, and is expected to be down for seven to 10 more days. The machine, which makes a radioactive product necessary for PET and some CT scans, has been out of order since Oct. 14. In a release, AHS explained some of the problems that are slowing down repairs. They said precision parts must be placed with no margin of error. The cyclotron is also in a radioactive environment, which limits the time workers can spend repairing the machine. In the meantime, the radioactive product is being brought in from other provinces. AHS says it is completing about 70 per cent of its normal scan volume. Once the machine is fixed, they anticipate it will take about a month to clear the backlog of patients who need scans. Metro

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to restore MPs to vote on bill Liberals long-form census policy

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The 338 MPs of the 42nd Parliament will have the opportunity this week to formally adopt new powers — the question is, will they view the changes as in their political interest? Already, the NDP is signalling it likely won’t support all or any of the new provisions in the Parliament of Canada Act, which originated in a Private Member’s Bill by Conservative MP Michael Chong. The Liberals are only just beginning to consider the implications. One high-level source suggested many inside the party don’t see the need to bind themselves by the provisions. NDP House Leader Peter Julian refers to Chong’s bill, passed into law in June, as the “Conservative Reform Act.” When he put forward the bill, Chong said it was designed to rebalance power between

NDP House Leader Peter Julian asks a question during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa in May. Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press file photo

MPs and the party leaders. The four changes that each caucus will need to vote on before they get to anything else are: • Whether MPs have the power to trigger a secret ballot leadership review after 20 per cent of them request one.

• Whether MPs have the power to suspend and reinstate colleagues via secret ballot. • Whether MPs have the power to elect interim leaders. • Whether MPs have the power to elect and eject their caucus chairpersons. The Conservatives are facing

the tricky question of whether to exclude senators from their vote for interim leader. The Chong bill specifies that only MPs can participate in the votes, while the Conservative constitution refers to the parliamentary caucus. the canadian press

Restoring the long-form census — done with no consultation will be among the first acts of — to replace the mandatory the new Liberal government, long-form census with a volwhich takes office Wednesday. untary household survey for Prime minister-designate the 2011 census. The eightJustin Trudeau and his cabinet question mandatory short form are expected to move quickly was distributed as well. on the formal decision to reMunir Sheikh, the head of instate the mandatory ques- Statistics Canada, quit in protionnaire that was axed by the test over the decision, warning Conservatives in 2010, the Star that a voluntary survey would has learned. not work. The move, seen That warnas vital by those ing was borne who rely on cen- It’s definitely an out as many sus data, is an imviewed excellent step. experts portant symbolic the data from Ivan Fellegi, the National one, too, for the Liberals, demon- former chief statistician Household Surstrating a commitvey with suspiment to science-based policy cion because it was voluntary. while taking the first steps of Indeed, because of the quesundoing the legacy of almost tionable nature of some results, a decade of Conservative rule. Statistics Canada was unable “It will be fairly easy because to publish detailed census data it doesn’t take legislation. All it for some smaller communities. requires is cabinet saying so,” “The move to the voluntary said Ivan Fellegi, who served as census had a fairly substantial Canada’s chief statistician for impact, particularly for small 23 years and retired in 2008. towns and cities and neigh“It’s definitely an excellent bourhoods ... that’s where the step,” he told the Star Monday. impact was really felt,” said Fellegi was among the many Doug Norris, the chief demogvoices who raised concerns rapher at Environics Analytics. about the Tory move in 2010 torstar news service

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Canada faces shortfall of 60,000 by year 2022 As baby boomers age, Canada faces a looming health-care crunch that will be exacerbated by a projected shortage of tens of thousands of nurses. That makes it more important than ever for Canada to help foreign-trained nurses qualify to practice here, according to a Conference Board of Canada study. Each dollar invested by Ottawa and provincial governments in helping registered nurses acquire Canadian licences generates $9 in future income tax revenue — a ninefold return, according to the study — not to mention their contributions to the care of the country’s rapidly aging population.

With seniors outnumbering children for the first time ever, according to new Statistics Canada figures, and a projected shortage of 60,000 nurses by 2022, investing in bridging programs makes immense sense, experts say. “This is a win-win for Canada and the internationally educated nurses (IEN),” said Michael Bloom, the conference board’s vice-president in charge of industry and business strategy. “The concept of investing in career bridging programs is good and sound. It yields returns.” According to the study, more than half of immigrants with health professional backgrounds have trouble getting their foreign credentials recognized in Canada, compared to just 40 per cent in other regulated professions. Joanne Roth, interim executive director of the CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses, said it’s in everyone’s interest to help newcomer professionals succeed. TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE

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Cartoonists ready for new targets Mallory Chate For Metro

Prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau is proving to be a breath of fresh air for some political cartoonists. With a career based, literally, around drawing attention to world events, it’s helpful to have some new characters in the mix once in awhile, said Graeme MacKay, a Hamilton cartoonist whose work appears in the Hamilton Spectator.

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Cause of plane crash puzzles investigators egypt

Human error and terrorism both on table in probe Mystery and confusion surrounded the final moments of a Russian jetliner that plummeted suddenly from high altitude to the Egyptian desert, killing all 224 people aboard. The airline Monday ruled out pilot error or a technical fault, but Russian aviation officials dismissed that as premature. Some aviation experts raised the possibility a bomb on board the Metrojet Airbus A321-200 brought it down. James Clapper, the U.S. director of national intelligence, said that while there is no direct evidence of any terrorist involvement yet, it couldn’t be excluded. Asked if a terrorist attack could be ruled out, President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry

Peskov, said no. The Metrojet was flying at 31,000 feet over the Sinai when it crashed Saturday only 23 minutes after takeoff. Metrojet firmly denied that the crash could have been caused by either equipment failure or crew error. “The only possible explanation could be an external impact on the airplane,” Metrojet’s deputy director Alexander Smirnov told a news conference in Moscow, adding it would only be possible to draw conclusions about the crash only after experts examined the plane’s flight data and cockpit voice recorders and studied the wreckage. Robert Galan, a French aviation expert, said Metrojet’s claim of an “external impact” pointed to two possibilities: a bomb or sabotage. “Either a bomb was placed during the stopover and programmed to explode after takeoff, or a mechanic sabotaged the plane,” he said. “These are the two most probable hypotheses.”

A portrait of 10-month-old Darina Gromova, a victim of the crash, is surrounded by flowers and candles at an entrance of Pulkovo airport outside St. Petersburg, Russia, Monday. The crash is Russia’s deadliest air crash to date.

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Germany to deport some Afghans Afghanistan will take back all its citizens to be deported from Germany as the European country struggles to accommodate hundreds of thousands of refugees and other migrants who have arrived this year, a Kabul official said. Afghans make up the second largest nationality, after Syrians, arriving in Europe. An estimated 120,000 Afghans have left the country this year, legally and illegally, according to authorities. Last week, Germany’s interior minister complained of an “unacceptable” influx

of Afghans from safe areas of their country, and warned that many of them would have to return home. It isn’t clear how many Afghans Germany might deport. However, German officials have been keen to stress that only people fleeing war and persecution are entitled to asylum. The Taliban has fought a particularly vicious warm-weather offensive this year, testing the capabilities of Afghan forces following the international combat troops’ departure at the end of last year. the associated press

IN BRIEF Vatican arrests priest, woman in wake of leak The Vatican said Monday it had arrested a high-ranking priest and another member of a papal reform commission on suspicion of leaking documents — days before the publication of two books promising revelations about the obstacles Pope Francis faces in cleaning up the Holy

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Successful experiment in getting along Humankind marked an off-theplanet pinnacle Monday: the 15th anniversary of continuous residency at the International Space Station. NASA and its global partners celebrated the milestone, as did the six astronauts on board. The U.S., Russian and Japanese spacemen planned a special dinner. Commander Scott Kelly, seven months into a yearlong mission, said the biggest benefit of the orbiting lab is toward goals for exploring deeper into space. “It’s a test bed for the technologies that we need to develop and understand in order to

have a successful trip to Mars,” American astronaut Kjell Lindgren said. Since the first permanent crew moved in on Nov. 2, 2000, 220 people have come and gone, representing 17 countries. The United States is in the lead because of all the space shuttle flights that were needed to deliver station pieces; Russia is in second place, and Canada and Japan tied for third. At least one American and one Russian have been on board at all times. Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui said the space station has yielded a unique culture given all the nationalities involved, with crew members respecting each other. If this were practised back on the planet, he noted, “the Earth will be a much better place.” THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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BlackBerry releases first Android smartphone Technology

Division’s survival depends on Priv’s success The future of BlackBerry’s smartphone business may very well be sitting in your hands later this week. The BlackBerry Priv, the company’s first Android device, marks what could be a last-ditch attempt by the Waterloo, Ontario-based developer to create a phone popular enough to save its struggling hardware division. If the Priv doesn’t sell, it’s almost certain BlackBerry will pull the plug on designing phones after a series of sales flops whittled down its thriving device business into a money-losing operation. “BlackBerry’s handset business rides on the success or failure of the Priv,” said technology analyst Carmi Levy. “If this device doesn’t turn

If this device doesn’t turn the sales tide … expect a quick decision in the new year. Carmi Levy

The Blackberry Priv is displayed in Toronto on Friday. Graeme Roy/THE CANADIAN PRESS

the sales tide around, expect a quick decision in the new year.” After being pummelled by the likes of Apple and Samsung, BlackBerry is doing what some of its critics say should’ve happened years ago: appealing to

existing smartphone trends instead of fighting against them. For first time in its history, BlackBerry will be selling a phone beginning Friday that doesn’t run on its own operating system, using Google’s Android

system instead. It’s a compromise with the mainstream on almost every level. On the surface, its larger touch screen evokes the design of most smartphones on the market, while a slider keyboard

caters to more traditional BlackBerry users who still favour one of the company’s most beloved features. In naming the device Priv — short for privacy and privilege — the company hopes to tap into a conversation about how we unknowingly share our personal details with third parties through various phone apps. The Priv arrives in stores two years after concepts for the device began to take shape. Over the coming weeks, BlackBerry will unveil a marketing campaign it says forgoes the traditional launch event in favour of spending on advertising throughout the crucial holiday shopping season. THE CANADIAN PRESS

Fossil fuels

Investors appear to be losing interest in oilsands An exchange-traded fund that let investors track Canada’s oilsands sector was quietly put out of its misery in late August. Consultant Timothy Nash, who coaches clients on where and how they can make lowcarbon investments, said the decision by BlackRock Asset Management Canada to close its nine-year-old fund was telling, suggesting there was likely low market demand for the

product. BlackRock said the fund’s closure was part of a routine re-evaluation of its product lineup. The iShares Oil Sands Index ETF was in rough shape. A dollar invested when the fund was launched in October 2006 would get back 34 cents on the day it was terminated. During its final year, the fund lost 45 per cent of its value.

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Visa to buy sister company Payment processing giant Visa announced plans Monday to buy its sister company, Visa Europe, in a deal that could be worth more than $23 billion US and would consolidate all of Visa’s operations worldwide. The deal would make the world’s largest payment processing company even larger. The two companies have more than 2.9 billion cards issued on its combined network. Visa and Visa Europe operated under one banner for years, but had to separate when Visa started its conversion from a co-operative owned by the banks into a publicly traded company. Visa Europe became independent of Visa in 2007 but Visa always continued to have a hand in the fate of Visa Europe through an option to buy Visa Europe under certain conditions. Visa became a publicly traded company in 2008. Visa Europe operates in a similar structure that Visa used to before it went public. Visa Europe is collectively owned by approximately 3,000 banks. When Visa Europe is purchased, it should provide a notable financial windfall for the European banks who own it. The Associated Press

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Good things done for wrong or unsavoury reasons — social-media attention, for example — are more far-reaching than good deeds done in private. American author Kurt Vonnegut was not fond of November, an awkward, meteorologically confusing month he believed we wrongly associated with autumn. “The poetry of four seasons is all wrong for this part of the planet,” he wrote. “Spring doesn’t feel like spring a lot of the time, and November is all wrong for autumn.” But Vonnegut didn’t believe November was a winter month either. Instead, he thought November belonged to a hybrid season of his own invention, one he labelled “Locking” — when the days get shorter, the nights get colder and life in general seems to close in on itself — making way for legitimate and unforgiving winter around January. (In a similar fashion, Vonnegut labelled March and April “Unlocking” months, when the world slowly opens up for true spring in May and June.) Vonnegut’s theory is convincing — especially if you’re a Canadian used to prolonged awfulness outdoors. But it’s also outdated. Vonnegut’s November (he died in 2007) was starkly different from November today: a month no longer perceived as a dull layover between Halloween and Christmas, nor defined by unpleasant weather and ennui, but by something else entirely: raising money to battle men’s cancers by rejoicing in the facial hair growth of friends, family and co-workers. November is no longer a bleak season of “Locking,”

It’s nice to have something positive to partake in, rather than merely stewing in bleak boredom before winter sets in.

then; it is the official season of Growing Facial Hair and it is a massively popular one. The campaign responsible for this shift is called Movember. It is active in 21 countries worldwide, encouraging participants (“Mo bros”) to grow moustaches in order to raise awareness about cancers that affect men (prostate cancer, for example).

I would attempt for no cause imaginable). But the more popular criticism of the campaign, one echoed in response to other big charity events such as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, is the belief, to quote British poet and historian William Hutton, that a “charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds ceases to be a charity and is only pride

GROWING SEASON There’s nothing more pretentious than criticizing charity efforts, such as Movember fundraising for men’s health, for being too ostentatious, argues Emma Teitel. LORATO/ISTOCK

In the last 11 years, according to the campaign’s website, Movember has raised $677 million for men’s health; last November, it raised $24 million in Canada alone. Movember is heavily reliant on social media for both exposure and fundraising (moustache selfies are extremely popular), which means even if you aren’t involved, you will most likely come across a Facebook friend’s proud picture or request for donation. Despite its success. Movember has attracted a considerable amount of controversy in the last few years. Some of that controversy is plain ludicrous: the belief, for example, that Movember discriminates against men who can’t grow moustaches. (I myself can grow a full beard, which

and ostentation.” This belief is a favourite among Movember and Ice Bucket Challenge critics who, every year, write scathing opeds about the “slacktivism” inherent in flashy charity campaigns — critics like writer and comedian Joshua Holley, who just last week published an anti-Movember piece in the Sydney Morning Herald in which he calls Movember “grooming laziness in the name of visible do-gooding.” It seems every time a charity campaign reaches viral status, a small but vocal and surly group of people comes out to decry said charity as superficial, because it attracts band-wagon types who participate in the social-media spectacle of the campaign but fail to pay it forward with cold

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High housing costs and homelessness are everyone’s problems hard cash. Holley asks of the Ice Bucket Challenge: “How many people dumped a bucket over their heads for a laugh compared to those who actually stumped up some cash?” The problem with this line of thinking is that it insists a charity be ideologically pure; people shouldn’t just do the right things, they should do the right things only for the right reasons. But good things done for wrong or unsavoury reasons — social-media attention, for example — are more farreaching than good deeds done in private, and they are far more likely to inspire others to give. A charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds, to borrow Hutton’s words, may be prideful and ostentatious — but, more importantly, it’s wildly successful. November — sorry, Movember — is now upon us, and I think it’s quite nice to have something positive to partake in rather than merely stew in the bleak boredom of “Locking” before winter sets in. And I suspect Vonnegut, a thoroughly un-cynical person, might have felt the same way. As for the hypocrites who dislike Movember because they oppose so-called “hipster moustaches”: There is nothing in the world more annoyingly hipster-ish than turning your nose up at earnest people trying to make the world a better place. Be original for once, and chip in. Emma Teitel is a national columnist for the Toronto Star. She has been a frontof-the-book columnist for Maclean’s magazine for the past four years, focusing on a wide range of subjects including women’s issues and popular culture. She won the National Magazine Awards gold award for columns in 2013.

So — it really is the foreign buyers. A new study of detachedhome sales in three Vancouver neighbourhoods found twothirds of all properties sold to Chinese buyers. That figure jumped to 88 per cent of buyers for homes over $5 million. It’s more evidence to spur Vancouver — and B.C. — to tackle the foreign-ownership thrust of its ludicrously overpriced housing market. And that, in turn, is part of a much wider, much more existential housing question facing all levels of government. NDP MLA David Eby, who provided the raw data to UBC geographer David Ley, called Vancouver’s hyperventilating house prices “a government problem” — namely, how do you create a city average people can afford to live in? It’s a burning question these days for many in the so-called middle class, who grew up with expectations of someday owning a home, only to age alongside real-estate markets on steroids. But it’s a question also being asked from the vantage point of the homeless. In a ruling released late last month, the B.C. Supreme Court found Abbotsford violated the rights of homeless people when it banned them from sleeping in public parks. All people have the right to shelter from the elements and a safe space to sleep, the court ruled. This has implica-

tions for all municipalities. DJ Larkin, the lead counsel for Pivot Legal Society representing Abbotsford’s homeless, notes that we’ve been in limbo: stuck between courts wary of wading into politics by telling governments they have a responsibility to house people; and a lack of political will to solve housing cost problems for anyone, poor or middle-class. That is shifting. Victoria has gone from evicting the homeless from parks, to musing about setting up a tent city, to recently paying homeless people $20 each for input on temporary housing options. Medicine Hat, Alta., meanwhile, claims to have ended homelessness altogether (a feat Vancouver promised and failed to do by 2015). Both Ontario and Alberta have also vowed to end homelessness (Alberta by 2017, Ontario with no fixed date). During the federal election, all three major parties campaigned on policies that would address the furor over housing costs, and the Liberals will now be expected to implement their promised National Housing Strategy. There’s nothing more basic, more central to our lives, than having a home. It’s not just a necessity or a sense of safety — it’s a sense of dignity, an opportunity for happiness, a physical foundation for a life. And: a new national preoccupation.

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Singer mines breakups for emotions she needs to write Emily Laurence

Metro | New York Many people still think of Jojo as the tween from her Too Little Too Late days, but the pop singer is back and getting the attention of both her old fans and new ones. After a seven-year battle with her former label that would not release her third album, Jojo has a new deal with Atlantic Records, three new songs and a new full album in the works. “I try not to think of it as being burned but as just part of my journey,” she says of the industry drama. “It gave me an edge and ability to be equipped this time around.” Jojo tells us she was going through a breakup when she started working on the new

workout tips Jojo’s secrets for washboard abs Jojo rocks a crop top in the When Love Hurts music video and it’s easy to see why — she’s in sick shape. Here, she shares her tips: 1. Vary your workout. “I have fun trying out different workouts. I do CrossFit and belong to a gym, where I do cardio intervals.”

songs. “I was in a state of high emotion when I started recording,” she says. Her music has always been influenced by her love life, which she admits isn’t always a good thing. “Sometimes I stay in situations longer for material and for the emotions they bring up,” the 24-year-old says. “As I get older, I realize that’s not really good. I need to chill. But the content it creates is sometimes worth the struggle.” In just three weeks the When Love Hurts music video

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2. Incorporate weights. “Holding a weighted bar or weighted plate is good for deepening cuts. I feel strong when my core is strong.” 3. Try active resistance training. “I like working against my natural weight to tone,” she says. metro new york

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Comedian talks Trump, Oscars and death threats Ned Ehrbar

Metro | Hollywood Kathy Griffin doesn’t have time to pull punches. The wise-cracking comic is currently hurtling through an 80-city U.S. tour and she’s keeping her act fresh each night thanks to the likes of Donald Trump and Chris Christie. You should moderate all of the debates going forward. Yes, I should. I’d like to really get down to when it’s just that one tiny table with the

last two candidates. This time it will just be Trump and Hillary ... because as a comedian I kind of want this to keep going even though as a human and a feminist I don’t — but I do have a fantasy that Melania Trump is some sort of trump card, if you will, and she’s the new Jackie O and we don’t know it, and she’s going to be this incredible ambassador and she’s been hiding her multiple degrees from MIT and Oxford. Maybe she’s going to be the new Eleanor Roosevelt. So Trump is the new FDR? Which is the next obvious conclusion. That is how crazy it’s gotten. He’s really fooling us all in a way that is entertaining and frightening. I’m more qualified to be president.

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Alison (Ruth Wilson) and Noah (Dominic West) — who spent the past eight episodes falling in love, even though they’re both married to other people — have just had sex in his marital bed in Park Slope, Brooklyn. (His wife Helen and their four kids are away.) Alison takes a shower. She reaches for a bottle of priceylooking shampoo, looks on the bottom for a price tag, and gives a low whistle. (Helen grew up wealthy, and has expensive taste. Alison is a smalltown waitress.) She pours some shampoo into her hand

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to wash her hair. A mischievous look crosses her face. She squeezes half the bottle down the drain. Now, this is a startling moment, because we haven’t

seen this Alison before. Each episode is divided in two — half tells the story from her point of view, the other half tells Noah’s. In Alison’s version of herself, she’s sweet

and simple; in Noah’s, she’s mysterious and demanding. But the shampoo incident occurs in Alison’s half. It’s a rare admission of her nasty side, and it made me reassess what I think of her. I’ve since seen episode 10 (the finale of Season 1), and four episodes of season two, but I went back to look at Shampoo Alison again because it’s such a provocative detail. That quality has yet to reappear in her character, but I hope it does, because it threw me for such a loop. I’m still trying to figure it — and therefore her — out. Johanna Schneller is a media connoisseur who zeroes in on pop-culture moments. She appears Monday through Thursday

Would you like to formally announce your candidacy? Well, yes. But I think that my VP should be Donald Trump Jr. And my entire cabinet will be made up of Palins, and then obviously Ann Coulter will be my secretary of defence. We’re going to keep America great again (laughs). No, I am hashtag ready for Hillary. Want to talk Chris Christie? It’s fine for him to stay in the Jersey area, but you can’t send New Jersey to another country. Could you imagine him sitting down with Justin Trudeau? He doesn’t know who that is! What about yourself as an Oscar host? Oh my gosh, I would love it. There is just a mountain of sexism in Hollywood, and I freely say it because I’m 54

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The top-rated and popular podcast Serial will launch its second season on Pandora after debuting on iTunes last year. Pandora announced Monday that it has become the exclusive streaming partner for the award-winning podcast as well as This American Life, of which Serial is a spinoff. The first season, which included 12 episodes, told the story of Adnan Syed, a Baltimore high school student who was found guilty in 2000 of murdering his exgirlfriend Hae Min Lee. Serial, hosted by veteran radio producer and former Baltimore Sun reporter Sarah Koenig, won a Peabody Award this year. the associated press

Star Trek is going boldly where it hasn’t gone before with a brand-new edition of the sci-fi TV empire. CBS Television Studios said Monday the “totally new” series will arrive in January 2017. But it will be available exclusively on CBS All Access, CBS’ subscription streaming video service. Only a preview episode will be aired, free of charge, on the broadcast network. CBS All Access already offers every episode of all previous Star Trek television series, along with series from CBS’ current and past broadcast schedule. The new Star Trek will be the first original series developed specifically for U.S. audiences for the service. the associated press

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New president says Gibbons will return to manage team Mark Shapiro stepped into the media firing line on his first day on the job as president and chief executive officer of the Toronto Blue Jays. Peppered with repeated questions about the departure of Alex Anthopoulos, the longtime baseball executive didn’t shine any light on why the former general manager decided to move on. “Not the transition that I originally expected,” Shapiro said. “Not the opening press conference that I had envisioned.” It was a somewhat awkward 45-minute introductory session Monday at Rogers Centre, but the polished and engaging Shapiro was up to the task. He took care of a few business items at the start, announcing that assistant GM Tony LaCava would replace Anthopoulos on an interim basis and confirming that manager John Gibbons will return next year. Shapiro called it an “incredibly exciting time” to be joining the Blue Jays and he expressed a desire to honour the passion that the now-retired Paul Beeston provided as team president. But the main talking point was Anthopoulos’s surprise decision to turn down a new contract after building a team that came two wins away from reaching the World Series. “A lot has been written the

Mark Shapiro had worked for the Cleveland Indians since 1992 and spent the last five seasons as their team president.

Tony LaCava, interim GM Age: 54 Hometown: Pittsburgh Playing career: Signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an undrafted free agent, but never made it out of the low minors. Executive Tony LaCava career: Getty images Hired as a scout by the California Angels in 1989, where he worked for 10 years before joining the Atlanta Braves as the national scouting supervisor; joined the Montreal Expos that same year and ran the farm system; hired by the Cleveland Indians in 2002 as the national crosschecker; joined the Jays in October 2002 as assistant to the general manager, promoted to assistant general manager in 2007.

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past week obviously, most of it speculation, second-hand, a lot of it untrue,” Shapiro said. “All that Alex communicated was honest and forthright.” Anthopoulos turned down a five-year extension last week amid reports of a difference in vision with the new president. The 38-year-old Montreal native would only say he didn’t feel like it would be the right fit, adding

We made every effort afterwards to try to do everything we could to convince Alex to come back. Mark Shapiro

it was his choice to leave. Shapiro said he was disappointed and surprised that Anthopoulos turned down the team’s offer. “It was my sincere hope that I

would have the chance to learn from him, to partner with him and to work with him,” he said. “Yet he’s obviously earned the right to make the decision he made and I respect that decision.

“With that respect and the finality of that decision, it’s time to move forward.” Anthopoulos was a popular figure in Toronto, particularly after he acquired stars Troy Tulowitzki and David Price at the trade deadline. The deals helped the Jays reach the playoffs for the first time in 22 years. His decision to leave the team at the height of its resurgence was deeply un-

popular with Blue Jay fans. Shapiro needs to be brought up to speed on the many facets of the Blue Jays’ organization, but did say he expects there will be plenty of resources to field a championship-calibre team next season. He is also open to contract lengths of over five years depending on the situation. The Canadian Press

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30 Tuesday, November 3, 2015 World Series

Kings of comebacks crowned champions The jersey that Eric Hosmer wore in the decisive game of the World Series is headed to the Hall of Fame. So is the glove Salvador Perez used, the spikes Lorenzo Cain laced up and the bat that third baseman Mike Moustakas took to the plate. Maybe they ought to ask for the goal posts from the University of Kansas. Those were torn down inside Memorial Stadium in the wee hours Monday morning, shortly after the Royals beat the

New York Mets to win their first championship in three decades. Thousands of fans shot off fireworks, stormed sporting goods retailers to buy the latest apparel, and spent the night partying as if it was New Year’s Eve in downtown Kansas City. “Our fan base and our team share a real special bond,” Hosmer said. “That’s grown throughout the whole entire world, I think, as the fans have watched us compete throughout this postseason.”

All told, K.C. trailed by at least two runs in seven of its 11 playoff wins.

The Royals won 95 games during the regular season and earned home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. But they never seemed to be the favourites in any of their post-

season series. They trailed in all five games against the Mets, winning three times when they were down in the eighth inning or later — something no team had ever accomplished. In the decider, the Royals became the first team since the 1939 Yankees to trail by two runs in the ninth inning or later of a potential clinching game and somehow rally to victory. They walked off with a 7-2 win after 12 innings. The Associated Press

World Series MVP Salvador Perez of the K.C. Royals douses manager Ned Yost after winning the series. al bello/Getty images

Stars fall as Lupul helps Leafs shine nhl

Forward’s pair, Reimer’s grit earns first home win for Toronto When a lead evaporated in 58 seconds and a goal was taken off the board on a coach’s challenge, it looked like it just wasn’t the Toronto Maple Leafs’ night. Again. Then Joffrey Lupul scored twice, James Reimer found his groove as the Leafs picked up their first home victory of the season by beating the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Monday night at Air Canada Centre. Lupul scoring goals 198 and 199 of his NHL career helped overcome a soft goal Reimer allowed early and what looked like a snowball effect of bad breaks. But this was an overall effort better than the ones coach Mike Babcock’s team had shown in recent weeks. Despite being outshot 44-26 by the Stars (9-3-0), the Leafs carried the play at times and took advantage of chances. The pushback that was non-existent in a

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blowout loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday was there. On top of that, Reimer, starting in place of banged-up Jonathan Bernier, atoned for giving up a bad goal by making 43 saves to snap the Stars’ winning streak at three. Against a Dallas team on a roll starting its four-game road trip, Toronto (2-7-2) kept leading scorers Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin from inflicting too much damage. Seguin fed Benn for his league-leading 10th goal in the first, but the duo was quiet after that. Brad Boyes beat Antti Niemi in the first period to pick up his first with the Leafs. Lupul scored 21 seconds into the second period to restore the lead for real, and he added a power-play goal not long after for some insurance. Morgan Rielly added another with 12.6 seconds left to put a capper on the Leafs’ first win since Oct. 16. THE CANADIAN PRESS

rookie/stars of the month Connor McDavid is the NHL’s rookie of the month with five goals and seven assists in his first 12 games for the Edmonton Oilers. McDavid stood out in a strong class of rookies, which includes Max Domi of the Arizona Coyotes (11 points in 11 games), Artem Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks (10 points in 11 games) Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn, who leads the league

in scoring with 17 points, was named the first star of the month. Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, who went 7-2-0 with a 2.01 goalsagainst average, .936 save percentage and two shutouts before suffering a lower-body injury, was the second star. Boston Bruins centre David Krejci earned third-star honours with 15 points in 10 games. the canadian press

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For Metro Canada Need a quick, hearty pasta dinner but not up for the mess afterwards? Meet your new best friend. Ready in Prep time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients • 500 grams penne pasta • 8 cups baby arugula • 1 sweet potato, diced into small cubes • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced • 1 shallot, cut into thinly sliced • 1 sprig of rosemary • 3 Tbsps of olive oil, plus 1 for garnish

• 1 Tbsp salt • 6 cups water • 1/2 cup grated Asiago or Parmesan cheese • Salt and pepper to taste Directions 1. Combine penne, arugula, sweet potato, garlic, shallot, rosemary, 2 Tbsp oil, salt and water in a stock pot. Bring to boil over high heat. Cook, stirring pasta frequently, until pasta is cooked al dente and water is nearly evaporated, about 10 minutes. 2. Remove pot from heat and take out the rosemary stem. Stir in the last tablespoon of oil, cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with another sprinkle of cheese. for more meal ideas, VISIT sweetpotatochronicles.com

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Cancer June 22 - July 23 It will be easy to get your message across today. The people you deal with seem much more receptive. The only danger is that once you start talking you may not be able to stop!

Libra Sept. 24 - Oct. 23 Assess your life in depth. Some conclusions you reach will surprise you. You may see yourself as a thinking person but it is your emotions you should pay more attention to now.

Taurus April 21 - May 21 You think you can take on the world and win. Confidence is a wonderful thing, and with your ruler Venus on good terms with dynamic Mars today nothing is beyond you. Go for it!

Leo July 24 - Aug. 23 Be practical where money is concerned. Cosmic activity in the financial area of your chart warns you could give too much away. Cut back on your spending a bit and on your generosity a lot.

Scorpio Oct. 24 - Nov. 22 You may have to give up on something that is never going to work but there is no need to feel bad about it. New opportunities will present themselves over the next few weeks.

Gemini May 22 - June 21 Keep lines of communication open. You don’t have to pretend that you like certain people but you do have to work with them and that means you have to talk to them too.

Virgo Aug. 24 - Sept. 23 The union of Venus and Mars in your sign means you will be a lot more assertive but also that you will be able to charm other people to give you whatever it is you desire.

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Sagittarius Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 You will no longer be content to play a minor or supporting role at work. The fact is you have more talent in your little finger than many of your colleagues have in their whole bodies, so make sure you get noticed.

Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 20 You will find it easier to understand why certain people think and act the way they do. It takes all sorts to make a world and you have no more right to demand that they be different than they have to demand it of you. Aquarius Jan. 21 - Feb. 19 There is nothing to fear but fear itself. Of course, it is easier to say that than to believe, but if you face each challenge calmly you may be surprised by how easily you cope. Pisces Feb. 20 - March 20 You must decide whether or not you are going to commit to a partnership of a personal or professional nature. With Venus and Mars on your side you are sure to make the right call.

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